Larry in Florida

Larry in Florida

corrections, LTC, pre-op

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  1. Being Strong Armed by DON

    Larry in Florida replied to Texashardhat's topic in General Nursing

    I feel for you and the Texas workforce Commission may be of some assistance. The BON won't be because their mission is to protect the patient, not and I repeat not the nurse.Larry RN in

  2. LPN to RN Research

    Larry in Florida replied to skip58's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Pebbles,First of all I hope your medical problems are under control. I suggest brick and mortar if you can go full time! If you have to work like I did then Excelsior is for you. Remember with...

  3. Starting RN Wages?

    Larry in Florida replied to Perseus Mandate's topic in General Nursing

    Its not about the money

  4. New Grad in the ER looking for a shoulder to cry on

    Larry in Florida replied to citizensaver's topic in Emergency

    If ya dont have it do ACLS. Make friends with experienced nurse or an MD ( ask for help ya may be surprised).Larry RN in Fla Just made RN age 62 ( never to late hey!) run 3miles a day, dance every...

  5. How do I get my job back after resigning?

    Larry in Florida replied to PostpartumNurse'07's topic in Canada

    Don't look back. Move on.Larry Rn in

  6. Nurses who DON'T work in a hospital, what do you do?

    Larry in Florida replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

    You making the money. Here in Fla the corrections about 22-25 an hr is the norm. Any openings out there.Larry in

  7. Prn

    Larry in Florida replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    I work prn and trust me you'll be getting plenty of work if its any thing like Fla, the phone will ring almost every day! Good luck!Larry Rn in

  8. Heart Rate....??

    Larry in Florida replied to endogirl's topic in General Nursing

    Trust us ignore the person. 580 whew!!Larry Rn in

  9. New RN in Portland having hard time finding a job

    Larry in Florida replied to Newgradinportland's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the jails , go to career builder online,go to PHS on line. Good luck!Larry Rn in

  10. Excelsior College nonLPN grads wrking in FL

    Larry in Florida replied to surgtech33606's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was a military corpmen (clinical specialist= to LPN in civilian life) sit for LPN and passed. Worked as LPN for many years then bridged to RN recently. I work as a charge nurse in a correctional...

  11. Excelsior College nonLPN grads wrking in FL

    Larry in Florida replied to surgtech33606's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Only as a 91c20 or above (clinical specialist, = to LPN in civilian life) no more emt's, paramedics yes, no more surg techs either. NLN was behine the changes.Larry RN in

  12. Excelsior College nonLPN grads wrking in FL

    Larry in Florida replied to surgtech33606's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If not accredited by the NLN the school is not worth your time.Larry RN in Fl Excelsior Grad which is recognized by the

  13. Excelsior College nonLPN grads wrking in FL

    Larry in Florida replied to surgtech33606's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sorry bad stab.Larry RN in Fl 2007 Excelsior

  14. Excelsior College nonLPN grads wrking in FL

    Larry in Florida replied to surgtech33606's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There was only 7 tests when you started I know. Only took two tests in 3 1/2 years? Plus the clinical you need. Sounds like you may have dragged your feet a bit, your over a year away easily(takes an...

  15. LPN to RN Research

    Larry in Florida replied to skip58's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a 2007 graduate of Excelsior College. Chancellor's is a publishing company that has a prep class to help prepare you for a very difficult clinical 3 day test with Excelsior. Its not just sitting...

  16. LPN to RN Research

    Larry in Florida replied to skip58's topic in General Nursing

    You need clinical practice with Excelsior. I used Chancellor's. 90% + pass rate.Larry

  17. CNA training: Some questionable behavior

    Larry in Florida replied to FinderKeeper's topic in General Nursing

    They are breaking the law!. If working under me they would be fired period. No second chance for this! And I would report them to the state.:angryfireLarry

  18. just paid excelsior fee..now what??

    Larry in Florida replied to minnib's topic in Excelsior College

    Get with advisor and see what subjects (pre-req) that you may need. Do your pre regs first believe me . I finished in 2 1/2 years but could have done it quicker. GOOD LUCK! Larry RN Excelsior

  19. nurses that lies about their c.n.a's

    Larry in Florida replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    Your right on

  20. Pending write up

    Larry in Florida replied to deaga's topic in General Nursing

    They are not worth it. Give the two week notice (after you find another job) and live happily ever after. Life is too short for these kind of games. Also I would have asked who made the accusation and...

  21. Does age really matter???

    Larry in Florida replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I just received my RN in May 2007 and I'm 61. I work as a charge nurse in a correctional facility. So go for

  22. SO MAD Right Now!!!!!!

    Larry in Florida replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    Heres a little story. I went to this agency for work as a phelbotomist. They say we need Cna's. I become Cna , they say its slow and the off season we need LPn's . I become LPN they say what we really...

  23. Is nursing defined as a profession, practice or simply as work?

    Larry in Florida replied to 2B_RN_2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Nursing is a profession, end of discussion. Rn

  24. Difference between CNA and Nurse tech?

    Larry in Florida replied to Flaird's topic in General Nursing

    This does not sound right ! A tech is a person who supports. Example a pharmacy tech supports the pharmacist but is not a pharmacist. An LPN is a nurse, nurse tech supports nurse. I'm confused about...

  25. LPN/RN Rumble

    Larry in Florida replied to BellaItalianaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Look I was a cna, LpN and now an RN. I'm ashamed of that RN. You are a nurse believe me. Larry RN in